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Airbus Embraces Big Data

Airbus Helicopters pairs with Skytrac, launches Flight Analyser app
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Enstrom Unveils Refreshed 280FX Helo

Updates to the Enstrom 280FX include an improved cabin door and collective.
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Astronics Max-Viz EVS Gets Ok on More Helos

The STC covers multiple Textron and Leonardo helicopter models, including the AW109 and AW119.
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Bell Assigns 206B Flight Training to Universal Helicopters

As the airframer looks to divest flight training for its legacy products, it has found a ready and qualified partner.
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Airbus Scores New Air Ambulance Order From AMGH

Airbus lands mixed order from H125s and H135s from Air Medical Group Holdings
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Kopter Selects Louisiana for U.S. Production and Service Center

The Swiss OEM will occupy a nearly 85,000-sq-ft facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, which was once intended to house the Bell 505 production line.
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East African Operator Acquires Its First Sikorsky S-92

Everett Aviation provides a variety of offshore and onshore transportation services, including VIP and search and rescue.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Brightwater Aviation Plans UAG Acquisition

United Aero Group acquisition to expand BrightWater Aviation portfolio.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Methods Signs Analysis Program with Spectro Jet-Care

Spectro Jet-Care will provide healthcare analysis services for the 450 helicopters that Air Methods owns, leases, or maintains.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Offering Crash-resistant Fuel System for B3/B4 Singles

Airbus is offering discounted crash-resistant fuel systems for more models of its single-engine helicopters.
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FAA OKs Sikorsky S-70M for Utility Ops

The restricted type certification allows Sikorsky to produce the S-70M for certain civil uses, including aerial firefighting.
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Leonardo Investing In Training and Tech

Strong sales propel Leonardo investment in new training center
Rotorcraft

Kaman Looks To Bring Pilot-optional K-Max to Market

The Connecticut airframer believes it will have an optional unmanned operation kit for the K-Max available for certification by 2020.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls Renews First Network for M250 Support

Rolls-Royce's First M250 engine repair and overhaul network is renewed and refreshed.
Rotorcraft

Milestone Diversifies as Offshore Continues Recovery

Milestone Aviation originated $1.5 billion in helicopter lease transactions last year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo Testing RFID Tags To Monitor AW189 Components

Leonardo, Gulf Helicopters in pilot project to test RFID tags to monitor components on AW189s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chuck Hagen Eyes Broader Support with New Dallas Airmotive

The veteran helicopter technician is seeing growth opportunities as operators increase flying.
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Rotorcraft

Heads Up for Helicopter Pilots

SkyLens is, a wearable, head-up display (HWD), which looks like safety glasses with a rectangular box on top.
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Rotorcraft

Light Twin Sales Lift Pre-owned Helicopter Market

Aero Assets released the report Preowned Helicopter Trend Report (2018), based on the firm’s proprietary intelligence and knowledge.
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ASG Recruits 200 Helo Pilots for Clients

ASG claims its proprietary process experience helped it lure qualified helicopter pilots, despite a shortage of them.
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Airbus Reveals Superyacht App

ACH augmented reality app helps superyacht builders avoid helipad mistakes.
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OPS Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal

The company is now the distributor for Italian manufacturer Tecnologie Industriali and Aeronautiche.
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HeliSpeed Seeking FAA Pilots

Blackpool, UK-based HeliSpeed is broadening out to offer training, with skills shortages a common theme.
Rotorcraft

Tests Prove Efficacy of Astronautics' Wireless Comm System

The entire system was tested from end-to-end, from the airborne hardware to the secure ground system, enabling secure two-way data transmittal.
Safety

ASU Brings Own Lightweight NVG To Market

Known for years as a night vision goggle seller and maintainer, the Idaho-based company unveiled its first in-house designed and manufactured set.
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Aircraft

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA
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Rotorcraft

French Pilots Plan Circumnavigation in Guimbal Helo

The estimated 70-leg journey will take the crew across 16 countries.
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Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants
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Thales Reports Mixed 2018 Financial Results

The French industrial group reported strong growth in defense and security, but mediocre aerospace results.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts A380 Transition Talks with Labor Groups

The European airframer estimates the superjumbo’s cancellation will result in the loss of as many as 3,500 jobs.